Phytochemicals have been shown
to slow the growth of tumors,
and researchers have identified
probable evidence that fiber
protects against cancer. Beans
are also a great source of
vegetable protein, which is
helpful if you are limiting red
meat intake.

A 2007
study by Japan's National Cancer
Center showed that men who drank
five or more cups a day may
reduce the risk of advanced
prostate cancer by 48 percent.

Pomegranates

Prostate,
lung, skin, and colon cancers

Antioxidants, polyphenolic
flavonoids

Researchers
say pomegranates, which have
high levels of antioxidants,
have more anti-inflammatory
properties than green tea or red
wine.

Red and
purple grapes

Lymph,
liver, stomach, skin, breast,
and leukemia cancers

Resveratrol,
a type of polyphenol

Resveratrol
has antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory properties.
Although wine contains
resveratrol, research also shows
a link between alcohol and other
types of cancer, so it's not the
best choice. Jam and raisins
don't contain much; eat fresh
dark-colored grapes.

Researchers
believe soy isoflavones mimic
hormones in the body, which may
translate to cancer-fighting
capabilities. Researchers also
recommend that because of
possible hormone mimicking,
women taking anti-estrogen
medicines should limit or avoid
soy until more is known.

Tomatoes

Most
notably, prostate cancer; also
breast, lung, and endometrial
cancers

Lycopene,
an antioxidant

It appears
the red fruit's cancer-fighting
potential is higher when the
tomato is in sauce, juice, or
paste form.

The
phytochemicals from whole grains
appear to protect cells from the
damage that can lead to cancer.
The disease-fighting nutrients
and fiber found in the bran and
germ of grains are stripped out
in the milling of refined grains
like white flour, white rice,
and pasta.